By John McCarthy

Reddit has acquired Alien Blue, the most popular iOS app specifically tailored to access the site on the mobile platform, for an undisclosed sum.

Alien Blue, previously an unofficial Reddit client, has been purchased by the firm, giving it control of the most popular point of access on Apple’s iOS platform. It also marks the site’s first foray into mobile apps – with it previosuly relying upon third party services.

With the takeover, Reddit has acquired the Alien Blue app, its project assets and its single developer Jase Morrissey from Melbourne.

Alien Blue will keep its name, although it will become the official Read full story ›

Source: The Drum